CHERIE GIL has formed her own production company, Myownmann Productions, derived from their family name, Eigenmann, which means “own man” or freelancer in German. Her first movie, “Sonata”, is a co-production with good friends Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes who direct it, written by Peque’s youngest son, Wanggo Gallaga, who played Joel Torre’s son in Peque’s “Unfaithful Wife” when he was just 5 years old.
After this, she’ll do a movie, “Unfinished Business”, starring brother Mark Gil and nephew Sid Lucero, directed by Erik Matti. Then she’ll also produce the one-woman play, “Full Gallop”, about Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, at the RCBC Theatre in March 2014, directed by Bart Guingona.
“Sonata” is an entry in the All Masters Edition of Sineng Pambansa, shot on location in Silay, Manapla and Victoria, Negros Occidental. It’s Peque and Lore’s homage to their home province. Cherie plays Regina Cadena, an international opera diva who lost her voice, had a brea
kdown and is contemplating suicide. She has travelled all over the world but now becomes a recluse in her sprawling old house. A 10-year old boy, Jonjon (played by new child actor Chino Jalandoni, a grand nephew of Joel Torre), renews her faith in humanity and makes her realize that there’s still reason for her to live and find her art again.
“At the age of 50,” says Cherie, “I’ve realized that acting is what I really want to do for the rest of my life. And I’m proud of what my brothers and nephews and nieces, who’re now all active in the industry, are doing now.”
Her role as Regina is a career-defining one. “Along with my savings and some financing from my generous ex-husband (violinist Roni Rogoff), I invested my heart and soul into this project. I can relate with Regina because I’ve really lost my voice in real life. It’s good it’s been restored now after surgery. Also, I’ve played the opera singer Maria Callas in the play, ‘Master Class’. We shot ‘Sonata’ in the same old house where we shot ‘Oro Plata Mata’ ni Peque in 1982. Now, 30 years later, I return to it and it brought back so many wonderful memories. But the house now looks smaller to me, I think lumaki na kasi ako.”
The film is actually a love story between her and the boy, Chino. How’s it acting with him? “Actually, somebody else was cast here in Manila, but maraming demands so sina Peque held a new audition in Bacolod and this boy Chino was chosen. We didn’t even know he’s related to Joel Torre, who did his first movie in ‘Oro’. The moment I saw Chino, there’s a connection, rapport between us. He reminds me of my youngest son. Ang nakakatawa, pareho kaming hyper, may ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).”
Those who’ve seen “Sonata” say Cherie has a good chance to be a best actress contender in next year’s award derbies, which means it’ll be a formidable lineup as she’ll be up against Vilma Santos in “Ekstra”, Nora Aunor in “Kuwento ni Mabuti” and Lorna Tolentino in “Burgos”. So if you want an inspirational and uplifting movie about second chances, filled with the undying music of Mozart, Beethoven, Puccini and other masters, don’t miss “Sonata” when it is shown at SM Cinemas from September 11 to 17. Movie tickets for the festival will be at a special discounted price of only P100.
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Cherie Gil Delivers A Top Calibre Performance As A Has Been Opera Star In 'Sonata'
Isabel Oli Can't Understand Why Jackie Forster Is Mad At Her Because Of Andre And Kobe Paras
THE NEW HEART Evangelista afternoon soap had a change of title. Instead of “Bayarang Puso”, it will now be called “Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?” The show already had its formal story conference and one of the cast members is Isabel Oli, who’s glad to be reunited with Heart since they also worked together in “Forever”.
Is she aware that Jackie Forster got mad at her for posting on the net a video of Andre and Kobe Paras then removing some of the comments of her followers about the video?
“That video was meant for the younger sister of John (Prats, her boyfriend). Pinakiusapan ko nga lang yung stepmom nina Andre and Kobe, si Lyxenne, na kunan ko sila for the sister of John na gustong-gusto yung mga anak ni Benjie Paras. Tapos, nang mailagay ko na, may mga nag-comment-comment na ng kung anu-ano. Some are very negative, foul, bastos talaga, hindi lang about Andre and Kobe kundi pati sa kanya (Jackie). So I untagged some of them at yung iba, I blocked na. Gusto ko lang mapasaya ang sister ni John, tapos may mga nag-nega na at nag-aaway pa, so inalis ko sila. Wala akong intensiyong maka-offend sa kanya kaya hindi ko na lang sinagot anuman yung pinost niya about me.”
About her and John, we heard they’re now so serious with each other that she calls him “hubby” and he calls her “wifey”. Do we hear wedding bells ringing for them soon? “Napag-uusapan but hindi pa seriously. Basta we’re happy. We have a stress-free relationship. Let’s just see kung anong magiging next developments.”
Ogie Alcasid Reunites with Gelli de Belen in "Tropa Mo Ko Unli"
Ogie Alcasid Reunites with Gelli de Belen in "Tropa Mo Ko Unli"
What do you think will happen when Ogie Alcasid and Gelli de Belen stars in a comedy show? What more if this generation's bunch of Kapatid network's comedy actors join them in delivering the newest, funniest comedy antics? Defenitely, riot!
TV5 brings together Ogie and Gelli - the original lead members of the hit 90s gag show “Tropang Trumpo” and the "Loko Moko U" Gang in a new show that is set to collaborates the classic humor of hit 90s gag show “Tropang Trumpo” with the modern antics of “Loko Moko U” called “Tropa Mo Ko Unli.”
“Tropa Mo Ko Unli” premieres September 14, Saturday at 7:00pm on TV5.
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Anne Curtis Beauty Tips (Video)
Anne Curtis Beauty Tips (Video)
Anne Curtis, with no doubt, is one of the Philippines' most beautiful faces and is an absolute crowd darling (aminin nyo 'yan!).
During the launch of Avon's New Make-Up Collection, Anne, the brand ambassador shared some of her beauty philosophy when it comes to make-up.
Avon's New Make-Up Collection include Ultra Color Lipstick, Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss, and True Color Eyeshadow Quad shades that reveal the most eye-popping colors, most brilliant shine, and most captivating lips.
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Toni Gonzaga's Parents to Paul Soriano: "We want him to be our son-in-law."
Toni Gonzaga's Parents to Paul Soriano: "We want him to be our son-in-law."
Crisanta (or Mommy Pinty in showbiz) and Carlito Gonzaga, parents of Toni Gonzaga believe that Paul Soriano is the right man for their daughter.
"Ako naman, sa dami ng nanligaw kay Toni, nakita ko kay Paul 'yung sincerity niya. Dati noong una ay hesitant kami. Pero sa tagal na rin nila ngayon, nakita ko naman na he is always there for Toni kahit na ano pa.
"So kung kami ang tatanungin ni Daddy, gusto na namin siya na siya na talaga ang mapangasawa ni Toni. We want him to be our son-in-law," Toni's mom said in an interview with ABS-CBN News.
Mommy Pinty also said she and her husband are ready if ever Toni and Direk Paul decide to get married.
"Ready ako anytime. We are prepared already. Sinabi namin sa kanila 'yon, 'sasabihin niyo lang kung gusto niyo na, kung prepared na kayo. Basta kung ready kayo, kami susuportahan namin kayo at nasa right age na kayo,'" she said.
Maricel Soriano and Eugene Eugenio Brings Comedy History in "Momzillas"
Maricel Soriano and Eugene Eugenio Brings Comedy History in "Momzillas"
Diamond Star Maricel Soriano and ‘Rough Diamond’ Star Eugene Domingo will take moviegoers in a laugh trip they will never forget as the two comedy veterans play as warring mothers in the newest comedy masterpiece of award-winning director Wenn V. Deramas, “Momzillas.”
Co-produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, “Momzillas” will be shown on cinemas nationwide on September 18 (Wednesday). Together with Maricel and Eugene in the movie are Billy Crawford and Andi Eigenmann.
Part of the year-long celebration of Star Cinema’s 20th anniversary in the movie industry, “Momzillas” will share with the viewers a funny and witty story about two families and two mothers (Maricel and Eugene) who will do everything just to beat each other.
Will the beautiful love story of their kids (Billy and Andi) be affected by two mommies who both fight like godzilla?
Completing the cast of “Momzillas” are Candy Pangilinan, Joey Paras, Atak, Mel Martinez, Eagle Riggs, Paul Jake Castillo, Christian Vasquez, Luz Valdez and Divina Valencia.
Don’t miss Star Cinema’s newest 20th anniversary offering, “Momzillas,” to hit cinemas nationwide on September 18, 2013.
For latest updates about “Momzillas” and other 20th anniversary offerings of Star Cinema, visit StarCinema.com.ph, Facebook.com/StarCinema and Twitter.com/StarCinema.
Marian Rivera, Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Judy Ann Santos, Charlene Gonzalez for Rogue September 2013 Issue
Marian Rivera, Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Judy Ann Santos, Charlene Gonzalez for Rogue September 2013 Issue
Iconic beauty galore!
Marian Rivera, Angel Locsin, Anne Curtis, Judy Ann Santos and Charlene Gonzalez join forces for Rogue Magazine Style issue this September 2013.
Who's the fairest of them all?
The Butler Movie Review - A Blockbuster In The U.S. But A Flop In Manila
‘THE BUTLER’ is a huge blockbuster in the U.S., topping the box office charts for several weeks. But here, it quickly went out of the theatres as local viewers are obviously not interested in the life story of a black man, Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker), who served as butler in the White House under several U.S. presidents.
The film starts in the 1920 when Cecil is a cotton picker in the fields who sees his share-cropper dad being shot in cold blood by one of the owners of the plantation (Alex Pettyfer). Her mom (Mariah Carey) is raped. The matriarch of the house, Annabeth Westfall (Vanessa Redgrave), gets him to work as a servant and he later becomes a butler in a hotel.
He is later offered to work in the White House, where he serves under 8 presidents, from Dwight Eisenhower (Robin Williams) to Ronald Reagan (Alan Rickman), but three presidents aren’t given that much importance in the film: Truman, Ford and Carter. Liev Schreiber plays Lyndon Johnson who figures in a memorable toilet scene where he does business while making racial slurs. James Marsden is John F. Kennedy. Robin Williams and Alan Rickman put on prosthetic make up to play Eisenhower and Reagan, but it’s not very convincing. The most unbelievable of all is John Cusack as Nixon, who doesn’t at all look or sound like the 37th President. Nevertheless, the film gives us the chance to see see how the dynamics within 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue or The White House changed from one administration to another in the course of the second half of the last century.
Cecil is married to a loving but alcoholic wife, Gloria (Oprah Winfrey), who has an affair with their neighbour (Terence Howard.) His son, Louis (David Oyelowo), becomes a civil rights activist in college and he’s beaten up and jailed for this. He concludes that Martin Luther King's peaceful approach in protesting doesn't work. He turns into a radical and joins the black power movement of the Black Panthers.
It’s said that all events depicted within the White House really happened, but the movie is more interesting when it’s about Cecil’s family life, particularly his conflict with his son Louis as they have very different views on the role of the black man in America. Cecil has always been a servant and is non-confrontational. He personifies the White House ethic for servants of “You see nothing, you hear nothing. You just serve.” Louis is very firm about taking a stand to fight for black equality.
Oscar-winner Whitaker once again comes up with a first rate performance as Cecil. David Oyelowo gives a compelling performance as his angry son and Oprah Winfrey also stands out as the wife despite her limited screen time. Oprah is able to create a sympathetic character as the neglected wife. Cecil has promised Gloria that he will take her to the White House one day, but it takes 50 years for this promise to be fulfilled, thanks to Nancy Reagan, played by Jane Fonda. We won’t be surprised if Forest, Oprah and David would all get nominated for their fine performances.
Liza Lorena's New Soap Up On Gma-7 Against That Of Son Tonton Gutierrez On Abs-Cbn
LIZA LORENA was originally the one who’s supposed to play Gloria Romero’s role as Cesar Montano’s mother in “Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas” that starts airing on Monday night. “Nagulat na lang ako when they told me ako na yung gaganap sa role ni Helen Gamboa as Donya Beatrice Villacorta, the mother of Gary Estrada na mang-aapi sa bastard daughter niya, si Lovi Poe,” she says.
Did she have second thoughts about it? “Yes, only because I thought I’d play just a short role lang kasi may commitment din ako sa ABS-CBN for another soap and I’m also shooting two movies. Kasama ko doon sa Piolo Pascual-Toni Gonzaga movie ng Star Cinema directed by Olive Lamasan and in an indie movie by a new director, Timmy Harn. Sa ABS, nagpaalam ako na gagawa muna ako sa GMA kasi I just did ‘Apoy sa Dagat’ with them. Pumayag naman sila, so tinanggap ko na itong ‘Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas’. Ngayon, heto, ngarag-ngarag ako because I lack sleep sa dami ng trabaho. All the scenes na na-taped na ni Helen Gamboa, inulit namin. Nang apurahan, kasi nga magi-start na ang showing sa September 9, and yet ni hindi pa namin tapos i-tape ang episodes for the first week of telecast. When they notified me I’d get Helen’s role, nag-taping na ako agad the next day. Pero enjoy naman ako working with Laurice Guillen as our director. She has never directed me before but we’ve been good friends for a long time kasi kaibigan ko ang late husband niya, si Johnny Delgado. I’m glad naman to be reunited here with Gloria Romeo na una kong nakasama doon sa ‘Pito ang Asawa Ko’ ni Ishmael Bernal, tapos nagsama rin kami sa ‘Miguelito, Batang Rebelde’ ni Lino Brocka.”
She and her daughter in law, Glydel Mercado, are both with GMA since Glydel is in “My Husband’s Lover” as the mom of Carla Abellana, while her son is with ABS-CBN’s “Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin”, so their shows will be competing with each other.
“Oo nga, napag-usapan namin yan. But I guess it can’t be helped, Ganyan talaga sa industriya. Friendly competition naman. Basta pagdating sa bahay, hindi kami nag-aaway. Nakakatuwa yung mga anak nina Tonton at Glydel. Pagkakaganda. Yung panganay, si Aneeza, ayaw mag-showbiz, pero yung bunso, si Annika, gusto. Yung grandson ko namang si Carlos Philippe sa daughter kong si Wednesday, he’s a champion golfer. He competes here and abroad. Naku, kahit bata pa, puro kalyo na ang mga palad dahil sa kago-golf.”
ALBUM NI JURIS, MABENTA SA SINGAPORE
Namamayagpag ngayon sa Singapore ang platinum-selling at award-winning recording artist ng Star Records na si Juris. Patunay dito ang pagiging no. 1 kamakailan ng international album niyang "Dreaming of You" sa listahan ng top jazz albums sa HMV, ang sikat na record bar label sa Singapore. Naungusan ni Juris sa HMV jazz chart ang mgakilalang Singaporean singer at maging ang international singer na si Norah Jones.
Mabenta rin ang album ng 'Soothing Voice of Asia' sa Internet. Isa ang "Dreaming Away" sa top albums sa iTunes Thailand at isa sa featured albums sa iTunes Asia.
Ang "Dreaming of You" ay co-produced ng Star Records at ng kilalang Singaporean music company na S2S. Bahagi ng 12-track album ang mga nakaka-in love na revival ng mga all-time classic ballads gaya ng "Again" ni Janet Jackson, "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" ni Bryan Adams, "I Honestly Love You" ni Olivia Newton John, "Do You Know Where You're Going To" ni Diana Ross, "I L ove You Goodbye" ni Celine Dion, "Don't Say Goodbye," "Say You Love Me," "If Wishes Came True," "If You And Me," "Wishes" at ang carrier single na "Dreaming of You" na orihinal na inawit ng yumaong Latin singer na si Selina.
Ang "Dreaming of You" album ni Juris ay mabibili na sa record bars nationwide sa halagang P350 lamang. Maaari na ring ma-download ang tracks nito sa iTunes, Amazon.com atMyMusicStore.com.ph.
Para sa karagdagang impormasyon bisitahin ang Facebook fanpage ng Star Records sahttp://www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil o sundan ang @starrecordsph sa Twitter.
Why It's More Credible That Lovi Poe Had A Love Affair With Jake Cuenca & Not Rocco Nacino
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AT THE ‘AKIN Pa Rin ang Bukas’ presscon, some writers were pressuring Lovi Poe and Rocco Nacino to admit that they are on but the two insisted they’re really just the best of friends. We believe them. Knowing how driven both they are when it comes to their respective careers, we think they’re telling the truth when they say they really have no time for love at this point. We’re more inclined to believe that Lovi did have a relationship with Jake Cuenca after they did “My Neighbor’s Wife”, but something happened unsavoury between them that stalled it so it didn’t prosper.
Rocco says both he and Lovi are happy to be paired for the third time in “Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas” that starts airing on Monday to replace “Mundo Mo’y Akin” that will have its finale tonight.
“First time namin was in ‘Love Bug’ then in ‘Yesterday’s Bride’,” he says. “Hindi naman namin ikinakaila na we enjoy working with each other. Mas lumalim na ang friendship namin at masaya kami sa set. Pero mahirap isabay ang lovelife kasi pareho kaming super busy. Magkasama rin kami sa ‘Titser’ ng GMA News TV and we’re both doing movies pa. I just finished shooting ‘Burgos’ and I’m now doing the filmfest entry on the life of San Pedro Calungsod. Mahirap yung role kasi I speak in Visayan dahil taga-Cebu siya, and also in Spanish kasi Spanish friars ang mga kasama ko rito. So nag-aaral ako magsalita ng fluent Spanish and Visayan. And also Latin pala, kaysa may mga prayers daw kami na in Latin. Tapos, sisimulan ko na ang taping nung Season 2 ng docu-drama where I appear as a young mayor, ‘Bayan Ko’. Then on Sundays, I’m also with ‘Sunday All Stars’, kaya sobrang busy talaga. But kahit walang lovelife, happy naman ako. I’m helping my family. Nakasosyo ko doon sa Elorde Gym sa Ortigas then I was able to buy a new townhouse in Quezon City na medyo mahal kaya nagsisipag talaga ako para mahulugan ko buwan-buwan.”
What about the story that he had a violent encounter with Jake Cuenca because of Lovi? “It never happened. Nagkita raw kami sa place where Lovi lives at nauwi sa pisikalan. Walang ganun at hindi mangyayari yun kasi I don’t believe in resorting to violence in solving anything. Ang dami kong blessings na natatanggap mula kay Lord, so I should just be thankful at hindi ko na kailangang pumasok sa ganyang mga gulo.”
